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Developing sustainable living for our community whilst restoring our ecosystems.

Clunes, Lochaber
Joined March 2014
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CHANGE OF DATE! POSTPONED UNTIL 30TH NOVEMBER ❄️☃️❄️⛄️ JOIN US! For a cosy and productive day in the Tree Nursery polytunnel. We will be packing trees to be delivered to customers in the New Year #treenursery #rewilding #volunteering #nativetrees
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JOIN US! For a cosy and productive day in the Tree Nursery polytunnel. We will be packing trees to be delivered to customers in the New Year All welcome and no experience necessary. Email to book or for further details [email protected]
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JOIN US! Next Saturday 19th October will be the last volunteer tree seed collection day in partnership with Trees for Life this year! Focusing on acorns of the Sessile Oak #seedcollecting #acorn #sessileoak #volunteering #nativetrees #treenursery #rewilding #treesforlife
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Join us for a fungi foray in the woods. The event is free though booking is essential.
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We’re seeking a Volunteer Coordinator Take Arkaig Community Forest to the next level of community engagement & events Working for ACF in partnership with @woodlandtrust Scotland in the restoration of Loch Arkaig Pine Forest. Apply by midnight 21st July. bit.ly/ACFVolCoordinator
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Our new solar panels & generator are up and running in our tree nursery!😃We'd like to thank @FlyLoganair's GreenSkies Community Fund for their support in this project towards our journey to a #NetZero future. A very big THANK YOU to Sandy for all his help in setting this up 💚
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Embracing #Sustainable Local Produce 💪 A delicious stew made by one of our #local residents using #venison from the Arkaig #Community Forest Venison Project. We have 100% wild venison for #sale from the Clunes, Forest School, PH34 4EJ - get in touch for more details
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Join us for a day of drawing with the talented jackspowart.com Limited places available, so make sure you get yours today: bit.ly/NaturesCanvas + more info 🗓️Saturday 3rd August 🕙10am - 3pm 🏡 Arkaig Community Forest, Forest School, Clunes, PH34 4EJ
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Wild #venison for sale: 📅Friday 5th July 🕙9am - 5pm 🏡 Arkaig Community Forest, The Forest School, Clunes, PH34 4EJ Locally sourced #venison - part of the management of local native woodland Prime diced cuts, Prime mince, Fillets, Shin, Roasts Card or cash accepted #charity
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It's #WorldRainforestDay! 💚 Did you know Scotland has rainforest? Yes, rainforest! We are a community organisation working in partnership with @WoodlandTrust Scotland to restore & revitalise an important Scottish rainforest in the Highlands arkaig.org
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Volunteers' Week 2024! We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers for all their time & support - we couldn't do what we do without you!💚 #VolunteersWeek #volunteers #strongertogether #community #charity
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We work in partnership with the @WoodlandTrust to restore Loch Arkaig Pine Forest's native woodland. We are now having monthly collaboration days to discuss our progress & plans for the future. Thursday was our first get together with lunch in the forest! Exciting times ahead!
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Arkaig Community Forest retweeted
🐣NEWS! NEWS! 🐣Full house for #ArkaigOspreys #Louis & #Dorcha- little bob3 has just hatched! 16.36.10 this afternoon - congratulations @WTScotsocial - thanks @PostcodeLottery for funding the #OspreyCams so we don't miss a single thrilling moment! @WoodlandTrust @ArkaigForest
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Today is #BiodiversityDay The Arkaig Landscape Scale Restoration Project is a team effort between ACF, Achnacarry Estate & @WoodlandTrust Scotland. The fund supports ACF to employ our Tree Nursery Manager, Tree Nursery Assistant & Deer Larder Manager @ScotGovNetZero @NatureScot
💚 This #BiodiversityDay we’re celebrating the people and projects that are tackling nature loss and climate change, with support from the @scotgov's Nature Restoration Fund. Check out their stories: orlo.uk/QpFs1
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Arkaig Community Forest retweeted
Last few places available on our brand new Great Glen Explorer #RewildingExperience! Immerse yourself in the spectacular landscapes of the Great Glen and discover rewilding, including at @VisitDundreggan and @ArkaigForest. More details here: scotlandbigpicture.com/retre…
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Arkaig Community Forest retweeted
Applications for the Forestry and Sawmill Worker close today at 5pm!
We're recruiting! Due to rising demands for our #Tiroran timber, we're looking for another sawmill worker to join our team. Get your application in before 5pm on Tuesday 14th of May!
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It's going to be a warm weekend 🌞 ⚠️ Remember that fires can quickly get out of control - devastating wildlife & local communities. Always pay attention to wildfire warnings & follow all local advice when you're enjoying the outdoors ⤵️ orlo.uk/jq0Nl #KnowTheCode
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Come work with Arkaig Community Forest, we're recruiting a Deer Larder Manager 🦌 Find out more here: bit.ly/DeerLarderManager
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This project is supported by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot @NatureScot @ScotGovNetZero #NatureRestorationFund
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